McIlroy to end major drought? How YouTube could help him win The Open
If Rory McIlroy is to finally end his major drought at The 151st Open, it could be a YouTube session he has to thank for inspiring him to more success at Royal Liverpool. Source
All Blacks vs Springboks on Sky: Rugby’s greatest rivalry?
Great rivalries in rugby conjure up memories of England vs France, Ireland vs England, New Zealand vs Australia, Munster vs Leinster, Scotland vs England. But for many, New Zealand vs South Africa stands atop the list. Source
Why tennis is the loneliest and most emotionally challenging sport
From the outside, the life of an elite tennis player could be viewed as one of glamour and appeal. Source
Why Wiegman’s obsession with detail gives England their edge
“I don’t think we’re losing momentum; I think it’s building,” Sarina Wiegman said after suffering her first defeat as England manager back in April, 30 games in, as if she’d handpicked the moment. Source
Moeen thriving on return to England Test team as he reaches 200 wickets
Before June, few would have envisaged Moeen Ali playing Test cricket for England again. Now he has joined an exclusive club after picking up his 200th red-ball wicket for the team. Source
Rugby Championship on Sky: NZ, SA, Australia, Argentina gear up for RWC
We look ahead to the start of the 2023 Rugby Championship, live on Sky Sports, as New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and Argentina clash this month… Source
‘You cannot do that Ben Stokes!’ | Headingley 2019 remembered
Less than one week on from Lord’s and Ben Stokes so nearly and spectacularly firing England to victory in the second Ashes Test, the captain returns to Headingley, the scene of his greatest triumph in 2019. With his side 2-0 down and looking for inspiration, we reflect on that remarkable finish in Leeds four years […]
England 2-0 down, but Ashes fires well and truly reignited
Bodyline. Jack Ikin’s catch off Don Bradman that was not given. Dennis Lillee’s aluminium bat. Stuart Broad refusing to walk. David Warner’s altercation with Joe Root in a Birmingham bar. It would not be England against Australia without some sort of controversy. Source
‘More than one way to skin a cat’ – Australia triumph in clash of styles
Pat Cummins had barely hit the winning runs in the first Test of this year’s Ashes series before the debate over the clash of styles between England and Australia fired up. Source
How IPL spell helped Root keep evolving his Test game
There are two sides to Joe Root’s game. The first is the elegant, technically proficient strokeplay. The second is the freewheeling, attacking side which has come to the fore in recent years. Source